Description
A refreshing dessert delight featuring a moist lemon cake infused with rosemary syrup.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and chopped rosemary. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack.
- While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the top with a toothpick and pour the syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Add a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice on top for extra sweetness.
- For a more intense rosemary flavor, infuse the syrup with additional rosemary sprigs while it simmers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg